Senior, Internal Auditor

Position Summary
This position is responsible for performing complex level professional internal auditing work as well as assisting with the SOx Compliance Program, as needed. Work involves leading or performing operational, compliance, financial and technology audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff; providing input to development of the annual audit plan; and providing training to internal audit staff. This includes continuous improvement of audit processes and procedures for testing to ensure ongoing compliance and efficiency. This individual will also be required to maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards.

Tasks and Responsibilities
* Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
* Performs interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
* Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgement concerning areas being reviewed.
* Assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the board of directors.
* Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
* Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
* Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
* Performs audits related to operational, compliance, finance and technology.
* Assists in the development of a global plan for testing the design and operating effectiveness of process and IT application controls.
* Works collaboratively with management to identify required actions needed.
* Identifies and evaluates the organization's risk areas and provides input to the development of the annual audit plan.
* Performs related work as assigned by their supervisor
* May performs testing of business process controls and IT application controls for the company's annual CSOx certification, as needed.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
* Bachelor's Degree degree in Accounting, Finance,, Business or a related discipline preferred
* Master's Degree preferred
* 5+ Years full-time experience in industry auditing and accounting. required

* Experience in leading and conducting audits in various areas pertinent to the industry.
* Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
* Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws. Ability to negotiate issues and resolve problems.
* Knowledge of commodity marketing considered an asset.
* Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
* Good knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
* Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
* Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
* Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries, and analyses.
* Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
* Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
* Certification such as a CPA, CIA, CISA

For Canadian hires: AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.